Welder I (Certified)

Milwaukee Valve Company, LLC.•Town of Prairie du Sac, WI

About The Position

Milwaukee Valve is hiring a Welder I to perform manual welding and brazing operations and related inspection and fabrication work. The position requires completing Milwaukee Valve training and examinations for Visual Inspection Level II and Welder Workmanship certifications, as well as passing weld performance qualification tests under approved procedures. Welding processes must be performed every three months to retain certification. The employee must read and interpret welding procedures, standards, specifications, and drawings; safely operate hand tools, grinders, and other fabrication equipment; inspect welds for quality using measuring instruments and gauges; and maintain material traceability. The role also supports continuous improvement, maintains a clean and organized workspace, and follows safety procedures and PPE requirements. Other duties may be assigned. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. The regularly scheduled hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may be possible or required, with shifts adjusted by one to two hours at the beginning or end of the scheduled shift. Overtime may also be requested or mandatory on Saturdays. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a drug screen and physical capabilities tests. The employee must pass Milwaukee Valve's eye examination annually and be able to lift 40 pounds. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The position calls for basic reading, writing, communication, mathematical, and reasoning abilities, as well as problem-solving, technical, interpersonal, communication, quality, organizational, judgment, planning, professionalism, adaptability, and dependability competencies. The work involves standing, sitting, and walking during the shift; frequent bending, twisting, and lifting up to 40 pounds unassisted; and working in a fast-paced environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and heat. Noise is usually moderate.

Requirements

Pass Milwaukee Valve's eye examination requirements annually.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk during the shift; frequently bend, twist, and lift up to 40 pounds unassisted; and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Perform manual welding and brazing operations.
Complete training and examinations to achieve Milwaukee Valve's Visual Inspection Level II certification for inspecting welds.
Complete training and examination to achieve Milwaukee Valve's Welder Workmanship certification.
Pass weld performance qualification tests under approved weld procedures to weld production material.
Perform welding processes every three months to retain certification.
Read and interpret welding procedures, standards, specifications, and drawings.
Safely operate hand tools, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
Inspect welds using measuring instruments and gauges to ensure quality and conformance to specifications and tolerances.
Maintain traceability of materials.
Support continuous improvement efforts.
Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Follow safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and compliance with shop standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending
401(k) with employer match
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Shift premiums
$2,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $1,000 after successful completion of the orientation period and $1,000 after one year of employment
Promotional opportunities